Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315896548 - Ocean Pines Stump Tree Removal Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Ocean Pines Stump Tree Removal Inc
10845 Bellerive Lane
Berlin, MD 21811
Mailing Address:
12295 Dixie Drive, Bishopville, MD 21813
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/29/2011
Emphasis: L:Accident
Case Closed: 11/14/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102596079 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| Current Penalty | $460 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $460 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 09/14/2011 | 09/22/2011 | $460 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 09/14/2011 | 09/22/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 3, 2011 Employee #1, a tree climber with Ocean Pines Stump Tree Removal, Inc., was in a pine tree approximately 60 ft above the ground cutting the tree down. When he attempted to rappel down 10 ft to make another cut, his safety line slipped from the notch he had cut to secure the line. Employee #1 fell to the ground and was killed.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, SLIP, TREE, LANYARD, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315896548 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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